Rotary International - District 7120

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1 Rotary International - District 7120 May 2012 Norma Madayag-Reilly, District Governor Conference Issue The 2012 District Conference is now just a memory and what a memory! First, I would like to thank all those who attended the conference. I hope that all of you had great memories as well. The entire weekend was packed with activities and fellowship. Friday morning, the golfers were treated to blue skies and nice weather! I understand that everyone had a great time. In the middle of the afternoon, Club Displays sprang up all over. More tables were needed due to impressive Club response. Thank you Club Presidents and members for your participation. Friday evening highlights included the youth in the Parade of Flags, the Club Presidents, the Assistant Governors and the Foundation Area Directors. Andrea Serrano Casla, YE Student from Spain, shared her impressions of the YE Program and related her experiences during the year. The Outbound YE students were presented their YE jackets by the chairman of the YE Program, PDG Mark Wyse & DG Norma Madayag-Reilly. Another special feature of Friday evening was the musical performance of Ethan Fletcher, the first place winner of the 2012 District Vocal Contest. The keynote speaker for the Conference was PRID Sudarshan Agarwal, the Rotary International President Representative. PRID Sudarshan was accompanied by his wife Usha. PDG Mahendra Shah and his wife Usha were the Aides to Director Sudarshan. To close Friday evening, some Rotarians and their spouses and friends tried their skill in games called A Minute to Win It while others listened to the Pickin for Polio band. Saturday morning started with a hearty breakfast, immediately followed by the Program and the Breakout sessions that were well-attended. Saturday afternoon was a great time. The boat tour was well received with approximately 90 attendees taking either the Mary Jemison or the Sam Patch. The boat tour was an alternate way of touring the city of Rochester and Pittsford. Some went to Artisan Works to satisfy their artistic inclinations. There were self-guided activities for those who did not join either pre-ticketed activities. Saturday evening was a gala celebration. Everyone was dressed in their Sunday best. Fourteen Past District Governors and their spouses, together with the Governor Track were part of the procession. The National Anthem of India was sung by the YE student from India, Ayushi Jain who was joined by a few Newark Interact Club members; the Philippine National Anthem was sung by the GSE team from Rotary District 3790 of Northern Philippines and the US National Anthem was sung by the Monsignor Schnacky Community Players through the efforts of PE Travis Piper of Bloomfield Rotary Club. Moving performance by each group! The evening entertainment was varied and international. The Monsignor Schnacky Community Players paid Tribute to District 7120, by singing This Little Light of Mine and The Rotarian. To add to the internationality of the entertainment, the Philippine Dance Company of Rochester presented a dance entitled Bulaklakan (translated as The Flower Dance). The Inbound GSE Team members could not be outshined. They performed the national dance of the Philippines entitled Tinikling which depicts the characteristic of a small bird in the Philippines called tikling. What a way to end the evening, I thought but my Executive Administrative Assistant and husband was hard at work behind the scenes coordinating a tribute to me from my family. Thank you, Gary, for being a big support to me. And I am thankful to my niece who worked with Gary on the tribute, with some help from Marc Kreuser, Conference Promotions Coordinator. Sunday morning started with the Time of Remembrance time to recognize and remember the Rotarians of the District who have passed. We remembered them and their contribution to Rotary. The District Chorus performed wonderfully under the direction of Jean Bendix of Newark. Immediately following the Memorial Service, was the Foundation Breakfast. Three Major Donors were recognized. Congratulations to Hasmukh and Sarla Patel, Charlie and Jan Clemens and DG Norma and Gary Reilly Peter Vogt was recognized a Paul Harris Fellow and his wife, Rotarian Sharon Vogt was recognized Multiple Paul Harris Fellow. These couples donations to Rotary Foundation are greatly appreciated.

2 2 May 2012 Page 2 DG Norma s Message (continued from page 1): The Foundation Auction brought in almost $6, which will be contributed to the Annual Funds-SHARE. I extend my gratitude and appreciation to the 54 Rotary Clubs, several groups and individuals who contributed wonderful items for the auction. Thank you to those who bid high and often. Club Awards were presented at the various segments of the Conference. Congratulations to all the winners. The list of winners is found later in the Grapevine. These are some of the highlights in the exciting and fun Conference. I would like to thank the Newark Conference Committee under the leadership of Scott Healy as chairperson and the Newark Rotarians for their wonderful support and my thanks go to the Brighton, Naples and Palmyra-Macedon Rotary Clubs for their help. Thank you for a memorable 2012 District Conference! Yours in Rotary Service, DG Norma and Gary, Executive Administrative Assistant The 2012 District Conference in Pictures Kicking off the District Conference was the Golf Tournament on Friday morning with 20 players at the Mendon Golf Club

3 3 May 2012 Page 3 More pictures at the District Conference - Friday Evening Friday night entertainment by Tiberio Jazz Quartet Parade of Flags on Friday evening At left is Andrea Serrano Casla, exchange student from Spain - hosted by Belmont Rotary - giving her remarks of her Youth Exchange experience in District Above-left is Paul Cimicata, Chair of the vocal contest, introducing this year s winner of the vocal contest. At right is the winning contestant of the vocal contest, Ethan Fletcher, singing his winning musical number.

4 4 May 2012 Page 4 The 2012 District Conference in Pictures Club Displays - There were many this year! Great job to all who prepared displays!

5 5 May 2012 Page 5 Pictures at the District Conference - Friday Evening (continued) Games by Pal-Mac Rotarians Kim & Mark Clement Rotarians having Fun! Saturday afternoon - Activities of choice Mary Jamison personified by Trudy Hicks & Guests EAA taking a break!

6 6 May 2012 Page 6 Saturday Afternoon - (continued) GSE Team aboard the Mary Jamison Entertainment aboard the Mary Jamison Mahendra & Usha Shah RI President Rep. Sudarshan Agarwal and his wife Usha At the Artisan Works

7 Rotary International - District 7120 May 2012 Norma Madayag-Reilly, District Governor Conference Issue Saturday Evening at the Conference Executive Administrative Assistant Gary & District Governor Norma The national anthem was sung by Youth Exchange student Ayushi Jain (center) joined by Newark Interact Club members The National Anthem of the Philippines was sung by the Inbound GSE Team joined by DG Norma. A tribute to District 7120 by Monsignor Schnacky Community Players with Travis Piper of the Bloomfield Rotary Club.

8 8 May 2012 Page 8 Saturday Evening s Entertainment PDG Mahendra Shah (left) introducing RI President representative, PRID Sudarshan Agarwal (right) at Saturday evening s banquet. Philippine National Dance Tinikling by the Inbound GSE Team. Trying out for Tinikling is DG Norma and Kim Clement of Pal-Mac Rotary Club. Philippine Dance Bulaklakan or Flower Dance by Philippine Dance Company of Rochester. And not to forget Scott Healy, Conference Chair. Great job!

9 9 May 2012 Page 9 Bulletin Awards Division 1: First Place - Geneseo Second Place - Corning Third Place - Honeoye Falls-Mendon Division 2: First Place - Spencerport Second Place - Bloomfield Third Place - Waterloo Division 3: First Place - Lima Second Place - Gorham Third Place - NONE - only had 2 entries for Division 3. Website Contest Division 1: First place - Honeoye Falls-Mendon Second place - Geneseo Third place - Greece Division 2: First place - Belmont Second place - Brighton Third place - Bloomfield Division 3: First place - Lima Second place - Scottsville Third place - Gates-Chili JJ Johnson, Awards Chairman, announced and presented the various club awards throughout the Conference. The awards listing follows: MEMBERSHIP Award Winners The Jack King Award is given to Gananda with increase from 10 members to 15 members, a 50 percent increase. Membership Awards are given to the top three clubs in each category: Division A (Over 400 members): No clubs are in this category Division B ( members): Rochester Rotary wins first place with 0.60% increase Division C ( members): No clubs are in this category Division D ( members): Canandaigua wins first place with 1.44% increase Division E (50-99 members): Pittsford wins first place with 16.67% increase, Elmira wins second place with 1.39% increase, Greece wins third place with 1.14% increase Division F (25-49 members): Waterloo wins first place with 27.27% increase, Dansville wins second place with 9.09% increase, Fairport wins third place with 8% increase Division G (under 25 members): Gananda wins first place with 50% increase, Rochester Latino wins second place with 31.25% increase, Caledonia-Mumford wins third place with 30% increase ATTENDANCE Award Winners The Fischer Award is given to Belmont and Perry Rotary Clubs with100 percent attendance Attendance Awards are given to the top three clubs in each category: Division A (Over 400 members): No clubs are in this category Division B ( members): Rochester Rotary wins first place with 50.38% Division C ( members): No clubs are in this category Division D ( members): Canandaigua wins first place with 58.13%, Corning wins second place with 51.63% Division E (50-99 members): Perry wins first place with 100%, Geneva wins second place with 75.88%, Newark wins third place with 69.81% Division F (25-49 members): Bath wins first place with 90.5%, Palmyra-Macedon wins second place with 88.75%, Clifton Springs wins third place with 85.73% Division G (under 25 members): Belmont wins first place with 100%, Nunda wins second place with 96%, Friendship wins third place with 87.25%

10 10 May 2012 Page 10 Club Awards - (continued): 2012 CLUB ACHIEVEMENT Awards CLUB SERVICE Winners 1st Place - Honeoye Falls-Mendon Empowering & Growing In Honeoye Falls 2 nd Place Bloomfield Fun & Games Night 3 rd Place - Belmont Christmas Wreath Repair & Labeling COMMUNITY SERVICE Winners 1st Place Greece Unity Hospital Helipad 2 nd Place - Chemung Sunrise Flood Water Relief Effort 2 nd Place Elmira Flood Water Relief Effort 3 rd Place - Honeoye Falls-Mendon Historic Walking Audio Tour INTERNATIONAL SERVICE Winners 1st Place Corning International Dinner 2 nd Place - Honeoye Falls-Mendon Education Partnership in Costa Rico 3 rd Place Newark Kay Expwa Orphanage & School in Haiti VOCATIONAL SERVICE Winners 1st Place Scottsville Industry/Jefferson H.S. Fruit Tree & Berry Bushes 2 nd Place - Honeoye Falls-Mendon Eye Care/Health 3 rd Place - Rush-Henrietta School of the Holy Childhood Library LITERACY Award winners Avon Bath Belmont Bloomfield Canandaigua Dansville Elmira heights Fairport Greece Hammondsport Honeoye Falls-Mendon Honeoye Lake Newark Ontario-Walworth Palmyra-Macedon Penfield Rush-Henrietta Spencerport Waterloo Major Donors Recognized at the 2012 Conference One of the high recognitions given by The Rotary Foundation is Major Donor. District 7120 recognized three couples at the 2012 District Conference, namely, Hasmukh & Sarla Patel, PDG Charlie & Jan Clemens and DG Norma & Gary Reilly. NEW GENERATIONS Winners 1st Place Newark Set-up Facebook 2 nd Place - Fairport Oratorical Contest 3 rd Place - Newark Purple Pinky Polio Campaign Rotary Clubs: Elmira Newark Rochester Latino ` Rush-Henrietta Waterloo Rotaract Clubs: Keuka College CHANGEMAKER Awards Interact Clubs: Greece Odyssey Greece Olympia Honeoye Falls-Mendon Waterloo Pictured above (left to right) are: Sarla & Hasmukh Patel PRID Sudarshan Agarwal, PDG & Foundation Chair Jeff Krans, Diane Krans and PDG Mahendra Shah. (continued on page 11)

11 11 May 2012 Page 11 Major Donors Recognized (continued) Group Study Exchange Teams Pictured are Charlie & Jan Clemens receiving their Major Donor Recognition from PRID Sudarshan Agarwal. Outbound team: Matt Campbell -Electrical Engineer Nikisha Ridgeway - Social Worker Tiffany Paine-Cirrincione- Manager, not-for-profit J.Bediaku Afoh-Manin - lawyer James Cronkwright - Sales/Marketing Tim King - Retired Training Manager (Team Leader) Gary & DG Norma receiving their Major Donor Recognition from PRID Sudarshan Agarwal. Also recognized at the Conference was Peter Vogt, mayor of Dansville, as Paul Harris Fellow and his wife, Sharon Vogt, as Multiple Paul Harris Fellow. Thank you to all the honorees for believing in the work of The Rotary Foundation as manifested through your contributions. The various people who are helped through TRF also thank you. Above are the inbound GSE team members from the Philippines. Left to right are: Cindy David - Pediatrician, Annabelle Sim - College Professor, Eric Rodriguez - Artist/Businessman (Team Leader), Edwin Concepcion Jr. - Lawyer & Ma. Cielo Sarion - Medical Social Worker. GSE team member Annabelle (at right) caught a fish and was so excited she had to kiss GSE team members Eric and Edwin also enjoyed fishing.

12 12 May 2012 Page 12 Foundation Auction nets almost $6,000 Pictured below are some of the many items that were donated for the Foundation auction. PDG Chuck Turner checking out the auction items Were you one of the successful bidders? A sincere and heartfelt THANK YOU goes to the following individuals & groups who helped make the 2012 District Conference a huge success: Scott Healy Mark Kreuser Steve Taylor Holly Kreuser Fred Hicks Trudy Hicks Bob Bendix Tim Johnson Frank All Dana Marsh John Tickner & Steve Mooney Evie Taylor Bob Hunt Howard Selleck Bruce Spector Mary Ann Mady JJ Johnson Marian & PDG Chuck Turner Tony Conte & Brighton Rotarians Mark & Kim Clement Pittsford Rotarians Warren Jordans & AG Skip Miller Chairperson of the Newark Conference Committee Conference Promotions/Registrar Committee Treasurer Logistics/Banquet/Hospitality Foundation Matters Official Photographer/ Decorations/Support Entertainment Memorial Service Security and Welcome Team Club Support Golf Event Planners Saturday Activities Coordinator District Group Study Exchange Chair Club Bulletin and Website Awards Coordinator Attendance and Membership Awards Winner Coordinator Literacy Winners Coordinator District Club Achievement Award Committee Chair Foundation Auction Coordinators Foundation Auction Helpers Games Coordinators Welcome Team Club Display Coordinators Travis Piper & Monsignor Schnacky Community Players The Philippine Dance Company of Rochester The Bill Tiberio Jazz Band The Pickin for Polio Band The YE students/interactors/rotaractors District YE Committee officers and members Ryan Marx & the Hyatt Regency Hotel Management & Staff All Donors of Give-aways All Donors of Foundation Auction Items All Conference Attendees And a special Thank You to all who provided photos for this special edition of the Grapevine.